The country’s first live regional test using geo-target capabilities will reach up to 5.2M
Frederick, Md. (DG) – Frederick County, Md. is joining other jurisdictions to issue a test message to the public through the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system.
WEA is a public safety alerting system allowing government officials to target emergency information to a specific geographic area using an individual’s cell phone or other mobile device.
The country’s first live regional test using geo-target capabilities will reach up to 5.2M
The test will take place on April 5th between 10 – 11 AM.
Officials say periodic testing of public alerts and warning systems helps local governments assess the system and identify any needed improvements.
During the test, cell phones or mobile devices will receive the following message:
“ A test of the Frederick County emergency alert system. No action required.”
The jurisdictions participating are:
City of Alexandria, City of Bowie, City of College Park, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, City of Gaithersburg, City of Greenbelt, City of Takoma Park, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, City of Rockville, District of Columbia, Arlington County, Charles County, Fairfax County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Prince William County.
-Dianah Gibson